Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Fort Wayne, IN to Lexington-Fayette, KY power only rate
$1,221power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.85
- Distance
- 252 mi
- Typical range
- $1,063–$1,380
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Fort Wayne to Lexington-Fayette price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $989
- Fuel
- $232
- All-in estimate
- $1,221
Return trip
Lexington-Fayette → Fort Wayne$981This direction runs 25% above the return trip. Leaving IN prices above the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
Fort Wayne to Lexington-Fayette by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,437 | $5.70 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,718 | $6.82 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,819 | $7.22 | |
| Step deck | $1,999 | $7.93 | |
| Power only | $1,221 | $4.85 | |
| Hotshot | $920 | $3.65 | |
| 26' box truck | $920 | $3.65 | |
| Sprinter van | $575 | $2.28 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Fort Wayne
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,903 | $4.20 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,746 | $2.60 |
| Chicago, IL | $914 | $5.47 |
| Houston, TX | $3,343 | $2.92 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,380 | $2.92 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,566 | $4.10 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,718 | $2.86 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,666 | $2.60 |
More lanes into Lexington-Fayette
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,026 | $2.91 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,269 | $3.23 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,578 | $4.28 |
| Houston, TX | $2,534 | $2.54 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,513 | $1.89 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,635 | $2.67 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,908 | $2.46 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,125 | $3.24 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Fort Wayne, IN to Lexington-Fayette, KY?
A Power only from Fort Wayne, IN to Lexington-Fayette, KY is estimated at $1,221 all-in in October 2026, or $4.85 a mile over about 252 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,063 and $1,380.
How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Lexington-Fayette, KY by truck?
About 252 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 1 day of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $232 of the $1,221 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $989 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Fort Wayne, IN?
The reverse direction is estimated at $981, which makes Fort Wayne, IN to Lexington-Fayette, KY 25% more expensive. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →